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Camosun launches virtual intercontinental film & lecture series exploring the world of work Thurs, 9 May 2013
Camosun, in partnership with the Instituto Federal Rio Grande Dol Sul in Porto Alegre, Brazil, launches a novel intercultural movie and lecture series called "Movies, Culture and the World of Work" on May 17 at the Lansdowne Library. (more...) |  |
Camosun 5-year energy plan exceeds greenhouse gas targets by 400% Thurs, 9 May 2013
Camosun's five-year energy management plan concluded on a high note March 31, greatly exceeding its targets and contributing over $2.7 Million to the fiscal bottom line in avoided costs and new equipment/infrastructure. This success clearly demonstrates how energy conservation can enhance operating budgets while maintaining a vibrant, productive and livable work/study environment for students and staff. (more...) | |
Mental Health Week: May 6-12 Wed, 1 May 2013
As the needs and climate of mental health and addiction continue to evolve, Camosun College's Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions (www.camosun.ca/IMHA) program is part of a changing landscape. Michelle Bass, program leader, and the IMHA students look at mental health and addiction with a more recovery-focused lens—looking at ways for people struggling with these afflictions to get on with their lives and participate fully in society. (more...) | |
More than 2,500 visitors expected at Camosun's Open House and Career Fair Tues, 30 Apr 2013
Camosun's Open House and Career Fair offers a wide variety of hands-on activities to help visitors explore post-secondary and career options. This annual event happens this Thursday, May 2, 8:30am-2:30pm at Interurban campus. (more...) | |
Camosun students’ eco-research helps Town of Esquimalt Mon, 15 Apr 2013
A team of Camosun students recently took first-place in a Capital Regional District climate change learning competition, “Ready, Set, Solve.” The annual contest hosted by the CRD challenges post-secondary students from Camosun, the University of Victoria and Royal Roads to develop creative, innovative approaches to solving real-world problems. This year 18 teams participated; nine included students from Camosun. (more...) | |
Camosun College Open House and Career Fair 2013 Fri, 12 Apr 2013
Once again, Camosun is throwing open its doors and inviting everyone to stop by and experience first-hand what their community college offers. The annual Open House and Career Fair is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2013, with a full range of hands-on activities that showcase post-secondary and career options. (more...) | |
Camosun Charger Elyse Matthews captures President’s Cup Thurs, 11 Apr 2013
Student-athletes, coaches and supporters of the Camosun Chargers gathered to recognize the achievements of the college’s student-athletes at Camosun’s 19th Annual Athletic Awards Ceremony at the Harbour Towers Hotel, April 11. (more...) | |
Smile with Confidence Thurs, 4 Apr 2013
Camosun’s Certified Dental Assistant students are getting ready for the annual spring preventive dental health public clinic. The clinic welcomes clients between the ages of 5 and 21. Good oral hygiene reduces the risk of tooth decay and gum disease – to give you a nicer smile. (more...) | |
Camosun offers 12-week Women in Trades program starting April 9 Tues, 2 Apr 2013
Due to popular demand, Camosun will offer a new spring intake of the Women in Trades Training foundation skills program. The 12-week program introduces women to the world of trades, and the wide array of rewarding careers available to skilled workers. (more...) | |
Camosun’s new trades facility helps meet future skills gap Mon, 25 Mar 2013
Ship builders, mechanics, sustainable construction workers –Camosun College of Victoria will train close to 2,750 skilled trades and technical workers every year, thanks to new investment from the Province of BC, Western Economic Diversification Canada and local industry partners. (more...) | |
Camosun hosts first annual Comics Conference Thu, 21 Mar 2013
The public is invited to the first annual Comics Conference, hosted by the Comics and Graphic Novels program at Camosun College. The one-day conference will be held 11am-6pm on Sunday, April 7, 2013, located on the third floor of the Young building at Lansdowne campus. Admission is free. (more...) | |
Camosun student receives BC’s College Co-operative Student of the Year award Thu, 21 Mar 2013
Camosun Environmental Technology student Nathan Fisk is the recipient of the 2012 College Co-op Student of the Year award, presented by the Association of Co-op Education-BC/Yukon. The prestigious award recognizes Nathan’s outstanding work as a Garry Oak ecosystem recovery technician at the Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site in Victoria. (more...) | |
National Co-operative Education Week, March 18 – 22 Tues, 19 Mar 2013
Co-op students across campus and across Canada are pitching in to celebrate National Co-op Week. Camosun’s Department of Co-operative Education and Student Employment encourages students to participate in the daily national contests and local, on-campus events. (more...) | |
Camosun College receives two United Way Spirit Awards Fri, 15 Mar 2013
Camosun College received two United Way Spirit Awards at the March 14 awards gala, and celebrated the collective community effort that raised more than $6M for causes that really matter—children’s wellness, ending poverty and building a strong and caring community. (more...) | |
Elections BC encourages everyone to Register to Vote Thu, 14 Mar 2013
Elections BC, an independent office of the Legislature, encourages everyone to register to vote or update your voter registration before the provincial election on May 14. (more...) | |
Camosun seeks nominations for distinguished and promising alumni - Due April 15 Wed, 13 Mar 2013
Do you know an exceptional Camosun alumnus? Camosun College is seeking nominations for its annual Distinguished and Promising Alumni Awards, to be presented at college’s annual Graduation Ceremony, June 13 and 14, 2013. (more...) | |
Camosun International hosts cultural talent show - March 18, 2013 at Lansdowne campus Wed, 13 Mar 2013
In recognition of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Camosun International invites all interested to the fifth annual Cultural Talent Show, March 18, 6:30 -8:30pm, in Young 216 at Lansdowne campus. Admission is by donation. (more...) | |
Camosun hosts annual South Island skills competition for local high school students - March 1, 2013 at Interurban campus Thurs, 28 Feb 2013
Eric Sehn, Dean of Trades and Technology welcomed the conference participants and told them about the exciting changes Camosun is looking forward to, including the new $30 million Centre of Excellence in Trades Training that is being built on campus. (more...) | |
Something to smile about Wed, 27 Feb 2013
People looking for low-cost professional dental hygiene care are invited to contact Camosun's Dental Health Education Center at the Lansdowne Campus. Clients of all ages are welcome. Services are provided by Dental Hygiene students, under the direct supervision of experienced and licensed program faculty. (more...) | |
CAUTION! Teachers at Work! Mon, 25 Feb 2013
More than 30 teachers and parents spent the day at Camosun to learn first-hand what it takes to pursue a career in the trades. The one-day trades conference was held at Interurban campus on Friday, February 15, 2013. It was organized for the five school districts in the South Island Partnership to give teachers and parents a better understanding of the challenges and potential of trades careers. (more...) | |
Camosun hosts 2012-13 PACWEST Provincial Basketball Championships Wed, 20 Feb 2013
For the first time in its 19-year history, Camosun College Athletics is proud to be hosting the 2012-13 Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) Provincial Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, February 28 to March 2, 2013 in Victoria. (more...) | |
Colleges now more than ever are key drivers in regional economic development Wed, 20 Feb 2013
The release last week of the report from the research universities titled BC Labor Market Profile highlighted the significant role of B.C.'s post-secondary system in shaping the prosperity and quality of life for all who reside in our province. Using government data, the report identified an alarming prediction of a talent and skills shortage that will impact the provincial economy as early as 2016 and carry on well into 2020. (more...) | |
Camosun College appoints John Boraas as VP Academic Thurs, 7 Feb 2013
Camosun College is pleased to announce the appointment of John Boraas, a well-known and influential educator, to the position of Vice President Academic. (more...) | |
Camosun's applied research project leads to environmental protection Tues, 5 Feb 2013
Putting meaning to complex technology and science topics can be challenging, but Camosun's most recent NSERC-funded research project leads to results everyone can appreciate—the protection of fish habitat and sensitive ecosystems. (more...) | |
Camosun president addresses skills gap to Chamber of Commerce, Jan. 29 Tues, 29 Jan 2013
Camosun President Kathryn Laurin will address the role of Victoria's community college as a key economic driver for business and our region, at the Chamber of Commerce's Business Leaders Luncheon, Victoria Marriott Hotel, 11:30am, Tuesday, January 29. (more...) | |
Federal government, industry invests in trades training and applied research at Camosun Tues, 22 Jan 2013
Camosun's trades programs and applied research services are getting a boost, thanks to a major investment by Western Economic Diversification Canada and the donation of a new ship's engine from industry partner Wärtsilä Canada. (more...) | |
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Camosun Board of Governors welcomes business developer Ian Cowan Fri, 14 Dec 2012
The Camosun College Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board member, Mr. Ian Cowan. (more...) | |
Camosun VP receives Peter Gzowski award for championing adult literacy Tues, 4 Dec 2012
Literacy Victoria awarded the 2012 Peter Gzowski Award to Mr. John Boraas, Camosun's VP Education, recognizing his life-long personal and professional commitment to adult literacy. (more...) | |
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Capstone Symposium Mon, 3 Dec 2012
A 7.5 foot blimp will be flying around the room, controlled by an android smart phone. Another smart phone will be controlling a blast of sounds created by an analog tube guitar effects module. These are just two of the student projects on display at the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Capstone Symposium at Camosun's Interurban campus, Tuesday, December 4, 2012. (more...) | |
Important notice: Job action set for 10:45 – 1:15 this Friday Wed, 28 Nov 2012
Camosun support workers (CUPE 2081) have indicated that job action will be occurring for a brief time this upcoming Friday, November 30. However, the action will be directed at a local MLA office and will not happen on campus. As there will be no pickets on campus, this will result in NO disruption of classes but could impact most services. As a result College services may be limited or closed between 10:45am and 1:15pm. The College regrets any inconvenience this may cause. (more...) | |
Important message for Camosun College students regarding possible labour action Fri, 16 Nov 2012
You may be aware that the College's Support staff union (CUPE Local 2081) recently voted in favour of strike action. CUPE has served the college with strike notice and is in a legal position to engage in job action as early as next week. (more...) | |
Camosun students and alumni check out living books to learn about careers Fri, 16 Nov 2012
Whether it's accounting, athletic therapy, woodworking, sport management or public relations, it's always better to learn about a career from someone who's currently working in the profession. (more...) | |
Camosun College business students place first in CMA BC case competition Thurs, 15 Nov 2012
Four Camosun business students took the top prize at the sixth annual Certified Management Accountants Society of BC case competition held at SFU earlier this month. Competing against 30 other teams of first- and second-year students from BC's universities and colleges, the Camosun team demonstrated exceptional management skills by analyzing a fictional business case of Sarah's Antiques. (more...) | |
Camosun's Employment Skills Access program provides hope and new job prospects Thurs, 25 Oct 2012
Camosun College will receive up to $943,000 in Employment Skills Access funding to train eligible clients in six targeted job-readiness programs. Over $611,000 has been directly awarded to Camosun and additional funding will come through partnerships with Vancouver Island University, North Island College and Capilano University. (more...) | |
Camosun Applied Research hosts forum on GeoPower, Oct. 25 Mon, 22 Oct 2012
Camosun's Centre for Applied Research and Innovation hosts a free GreenTech Exchange forum on Geothermal power this Thursday, Oct. 25. All welcome. (more...) | |
Camosun students receive 17 of 89 Ike Barber BC Transfer Scholarships awarded earlier this month Tues, 16 Oct 2012
Seventeen deserving Camosun College students each received a $5,000 Ike Barber BC Transfer Scholarship recognizing their excellent academic achievement and community service. The Irving K. Barber Scholarship Society, named for the BC philanthropist and founder of Slocan Forest Products Ltd., encourages students to start their post-secondary studies at a local public institution like Camosun College, then transfer to a degree-granting institution in BC to complete their four-year bachelor degree. (more...) | |
Camosun ready for ShakeOut BC drill, October 18 Wed, 12 Oct 2012
Camosun students and employees are getting ready to drop, cover and hold on for the BC-wide earthquake drill, ShakeOut, October 18 at 10:18am. (more...) | |
Camosun celebrates new Medical Radiography program and facilities Tues, 9 Oct 2012
Camosun's School of Health and Human Services celebrates the official opening of its new Island Medical Radiography Technology (MRT) program and facilities at the Lansdowne campus, October 9. (more...) | |
Camosun instructor wins international technology award Wed, 05 Oct 2012
Electronics and Computer Engineering instructor Joyce van de Vegte has been awarded third prize in a world-wide electrotechnology challenge. (more...) | |
Tour de Rock team visits PISE Wed, 03 Oct 2012
The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) is excited to announce that the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Team will be making a stop at PISE’s Sport Day on Thursday, October 4, just one day before the completion of their 1000-kilometre journey. (more...) | |
Camosun to build Trades Learning Centre for Excellence Thurs, 20 Sept 2012
Camosun is receiving over $29 million from the Ministry of Advanced Education to renew and enhance its existing Trades facilities at the Interurban campus. (more...) | |
Camosun encourages commuters to go CAR FREE for a day Thurs, 20 Sept 2012
In recognition of World Car Free Day & Ride Share week, Camosun College will host two CAR FREE events to encourage all commuters to re-think PARKing. (more...) | |
Camosun College records largest ever international student intake Thurs, 13 Sept 2012
Camosun College has recorded its largest ever intake of international students this September, with a 27% increase over this time last year. (more...) | |
Unprecedented industry sponsorships support students' technology projects Thurs, 13 Sept 2012
For the first time ever, a Camosun student team has been granted more than $50,000 to fund their final project. With NEPTUNE Canada as their sponsor, four Mechanical Engineering Technology students are developing a prototype for an Underwater Wireless Tsunami Detection Station. (more...) | |
Camosun's Dental Health Clinic now open for evening appointments Fri, 7 Sept 2012
The Dental Health Education Center at the Lansdowne Campus is now accepting new clients for professional dental hygiene care. Starting September 17, the clinic will be open Monday evenings in addition to offering morning and afternoon appointments throughout the week. (more...) | |
Welcome to CamFestival 2012: Sept. 4, 6 & 27 Fri, 24 Aug 2012
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Camosun students—avoid Bookstore line-ups by pre-ordering texts online Wed, 22 Aug 2012
The Camosun College Bookstore recently launched its "order online/pick-up in-store" program to help students save time and avoid line-ups during their first week back to school. (more...) |  |
Mosaics for Camosun Tues, 24 July 2012
Mosaics tell the story of 20 years of Child Care Services (more...) |  |
Plan ahead for a new career Tues, 10 July 2012
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Athletic and Exercise Therapy teaching clinic welcomes new clients Tue, 10 July 2012
Camosun's Centre for Sport and Exercise Education has opened a new teaching clinic and is seeking clients who need help recovering from various types of musculoskeletal injuries. The clinic is open from 7am-7pm, Monday to Friday at the Lansdowne Campus in Room 201 of the Wilna Thomas building. (more...) | |
Camosun College celebrates National Aboriginal Day Thurs, 21 Jun 2012
National Aboriginal Day is Thursday, June 21 but in many respects, every day is Aboriginal Day at Camosun. Year round, we connect with Aboriginal learners at all points of the educational journey—either on campus or in community, from foundations of literacy right through to advanced college credentials and exciting careers. After twenty years of Aboriginal education and powerful community connections, Camosun is a welcoming educational hub for learners from across the Island and across the country. (more...) |  |
Congratulations, graduates! Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Once upon a time, you discovered your passion and registered at Camosun. You attended all your classes, completed all your assignments, and finally crossed the stage in front of your friends and family at Camosun's 2012 graduation celebrations. (more...) |  |
Fine Furniture grads show off their "Alder Ego," June 21-29 Wed, 20 Jun 2012
After 10 intense and creative months, 16 students are about to graduate from Camosun College with a certificate in Fine Furniture and Joinery. And now they're laying it on the line with their end-of-year exhibit, Alder Ego, showcasing their final projects and submitting their creations to critical judgment by industry experts at the Victoria Community Arts Council Gallery, Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, June 21-29. (more...) |  |
Student tech talent showcased at Capstone Symposium Fri, 15 Jun 2012
After two and a half years of hard work and study, 12 teams of Camosun students showcased their final projects for the public and prospective employers. The semi-annual Capstone Symposium was held Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Camosun's Interurban campus. (more...) |  |
Camosun celebrates its graduates June 19 at the Royal Fri, 13 Jun 2012
More than 1,500 graduates and guests are expected to attend Camosun College's Spring 2012 Graduation Ceremonies Tuesday, June 19, 1pm and 4pm, at the Royal Theatre, Victoria. Tuesday's ceremony is the largest ever hosted by Camosun College, and more than 100 faculty will be on hand to cheer their students' achievements. s (more...) |  |
Information for graduates and guests Fri, 7 Jun 2012
Camosun Grad June 19 (more...) |  |
E-PPRENTICE program takes gold Tue, 5 Jun 2012
Camosun's revolutionary program tops at ACCC national conference (more...) |  |
Camosun awarded over $2 million in research grants Wed, 31 May 2012
Camosun College has been awarded two major national research grants for its work in Applied Research. (more...) |  |
The magic of Co-op Education: Erica Parsons' story Tues, 29 May 2012
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Camosun given provincial go-ahead to propose renewed trades facilities Wed, 23 May 2012
The Ministry of Advanced Education has given Camosun the go-ahead to develop a comprehensive business case for the renewal of trades facilities at Interurban campus. (more...) |  |
Trades and Technology Awards Wed, 23 May 2012
The School of Trades and Technology annual Student Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 17, 2012. More than 100 awards were presented, for a total value of $51,500. (more...) |  |
Open House 2012 in pictures Fri, 4 May 2012
Over 1500 high school students, representing 15 different high schools, arrived on the Interurban campus early Thursday morning, some coming from as far north as Chemainus. (more...) |  |
Learning to sail the international seas—without leaving dry landFri, 20 Apr 2012
Camosun's Nautical departmentcan teach everything you'll need for an exciting sea-faring career. With a combination of sophisticated technology and expert faculty, you can gain at-the-helm experience on the high seas—virtually, that is—using Camosun's Transas Navi-Trainer 4000 desktop simulator! (more...) |  |
Camosun launches new Comics and Graphic Novels certificateWed, 18 Apr 2012
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